prime

Read project documentation and file structure to generate an activation context summary.

Updated Mar 18, 2025

Search Tags:#readme #bootstrap #project-context #git-history #repo-analysis #file-list

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/pontusc/.dotfiles --skill prime-pontusc

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prime
Source: https://github.com/pontusc/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/prime
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pontusc/.dotfiles --skill prime-pontusc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bootstrap session context by reading project documentation and listing key project files, enabling faster orientation for new work.

Core Features & Use Cases

Context bootstrapping: Programmatically parse READMEs and documentation to generate a concise project understanding.
File inventory & markers: List top-level files and detect common markers (package.json, Makefile, etc.) to infer tech stack and structure.
Git activity awareness: If the repo has version history, summarize recent commits to surface recent activity.

Quick Start

Bootstraps context for the current project by scanning README files, listing top-level files, and summarizing recent activity.

Frequently Asked Questions about prime

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I bootstrap project context from a README and file structure?▼

To bootstrap project context, the Skill parses README files and lists top-level files to generate a concise project understanding. It detects common markers like package.json and Makefile to infer the tech stack.

Can I automatically detect the tech stack by scanning for markers like package.json or Makefile?▼

Yes, you can detect the tech stack by scanning for markers like package.json or Makefile. The Skill inventories top-level files and identifies these common markers to infer the project's structure.

How do I summarize recent git history for a single-repo project?▼

To summarize recent git history for a single-repo project, the Skill detects version history and surfaces recent commits. This provides awareness of recent activity alongside the file inventory.

Does this context bootstrapping approach work across different programming languages?▼

Yes, context bootstrapping works across different programming languages. The Skill applies to single-repo projects across languages by detecting common project markers rather than relying on a specific language.

What is the best way to programmatically parse project documentation for new work?▼

The best way to programmatically parse project documentation is to read READMEs and list key project files. This generates a concise activation context summary for faster orientation.

What are the limitations of bootstrapping session context for multi-repo projects?▼

A limitation of bootstrapping session context is that it applies only to single-repo projects. Multi-repo projects are not supported, and the tool focuses on top-level files rather than deep directory analysis.